German Tenses - Complete Verb Tense and Conjugation Guide
Master German German Tenses with our comprehensive grammar guide. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, these rules and examples will help you speak more naturally.
Core Grammar Rules
Everything you need to know about german tenses in German. We cover the fundamental rules and provide clear examples to help you grasp the logic behind the language.
Primary Rule
In German, german tenses follow consistent patterns. Once you recognize these patterns, you can apply them to thousands of sentences.
Common Use Case
Notice how german tenses change based on the context of the sentence, such as whether you are describing an action or a state.
Grammar in Context
See german tenses in action with these real-world German sentences.
Durch die Vermeidung von Plastikmüll können wir die Lebensqualität künftiger Generationen sichern.
By the avoidance of plastic waste, we can secure the quality of life for future generations.
Ich lerne Englisch, weil ich Verwandte besuchen möchte.
I learn English because I want to visit relatives.
Ich habe Pizza gegessen.
I have eaten pizza.
Hast du einen Film gesehen?
Have you seen a movie?
Wir müssen weniger Fleisch essen, um die Natur zu erhalten.
We must eat less meat to preserve nature.
Core Words
Practice german tenses using these common German words.
| German | English | CEFR Level |
|---|---|---|
| los/los- | go/go- | B1 |
| ordentlich | neat | B1 |
| die Figur | figure | B1 |
| der Prozessor | processor / CPU | B2 |
| renovieren | to renovate | B2 |
| kein- | no- | B1 |
| das Röntgenbild | X-ray | B2 |
| die Galerie | Gallery | B1 |
| die Erzählung | Narration | B1 |
| erfinden | to invent | A2 |